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80 Pages Section One Pages 1 to 18 Six Sections VOL. XXXIV. X). SO. PORTLAND, OREGON. SUXDAY MORNING, 3IAY .1(5, 1913. PKICK FIVE CENTS. INTEREST CENTERS IN BERLIN'S REPLY Suspension of Attacks Thought Likely. Number of Nations at War Of fers Serious Obstacle. ARBITRATION IS SUGGESTED OTHER PLANS OFFERED fcsclusiou or rnsscngers lom Ves sels Carrying Munitions or Ab solute Contraband Is Also Tndcr Consideration. WASICINGTON, May 15. Word that Ambassador Gerard had read and pre sented to Hcrr Von Jagow, Minister for Foreign Faffalrs of the Imperial Ger man government, the American note ent Thursday as a consequence of the l.usitanla tragedy and other occur rences in the -ar zone, removed all anxiety here over the delay In trans mission and awakened Intense interest in the nature of Germany's reply. In view of telegraphic and cable de lays and the necessity for conferences between the Foreign Minister and the Imperial Chancellor, Von Bcthmann Hollweg, and doubtless limperor Will iam himself. It would not be considered surprising here if the reply did not ar-J rive for several days. It was Delieveo possible, however, that Ambassador Ger ard might report earlier cn the man ner In which the American note was received by the government and semi official press. Attacks May Be Suspended. In the interim, confidence prevails among high officials and Is shared by German official quarters that there will be no submarine attacks on passenger vessels while the questions at Issue are being solved. The intimation which came In press dispatches today Indirectly from Berlin to the effoet that Germany would will- JcIy- ,subinit the questions raised by the American note to arbitration was received with much interest and it was Indicated that If there were a suspen sion of submarine warfare on merchant ships while the dissusslon was in progress, the plan might receive serious consideration by the American Government. Arbitration Generally Talked Of. Arbitration also has been talked of bere before today's press dispatches ar rived. Some German officials had Inti mated that, although without advices from Berlin, they were confident, from previous knowledge of the desire of the German government to remain friendly with the United States, that arbitration would be welcomed. The difficulty of constituting a court of ar bltration at this time, when most of the great powers whose participation might be desired are at war. was point' ed out as making the plan impractl cable. That some way would be found to reach an' amicable settlement between the United States and Germany was the growing conviction of many officials and diplomatists today. A variety of suggestions were heard. Separation of Paaaenarera snggeMted. One which received serious thought was a proposal to refuse clearance" to belligerent ships carrying munitions of war or absolute contraband If they also carried passengers. They would in volve no embargo but a separation of passenger and contraband traffic. The United States will stand firmly on tho legal rights of its citizens to travel on any ships and believes its I Concluded on Page H, Column 1.) , CARTOONIST wmzjt sr vzv cfyss SPIES DECLARED AMERICAN PERIL SPANISH AVATl VETIiKAN'S SAY COUNTRY IS HOVEY COMBED. Resolution Calls ou Public Men to Cease "Blaitlns" Reputation of Nation as Military Tower. CHICAGO. May 15. That the United States Is as honeycombed with spies as any European nation, was asserted by speakers at the national convention of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American war here today. Tho spy question was raised in the discussion of a. resolution by Major "Ed ward Schulze, of Connecticut, calling upon public men to ceaso "blasting" tho reputation of the United States as a. power. He said when weak points in the country's defense were found, the proper authorities should be noti fied instead of the Administration's be ing held up to ridicule. Opponents of the resolution said the country was so filled with spies that it was of no consequence what public speakers said about the country's de fense. Colonel Milton J. Foreman, comman der of the First Cavalry. Illinois Na tional Guard, was selected commander-in-chief for the coming year. Rev. E. J. Vattmann, a major in the regular army, retired, who celebrated his jubi lee as 60 years a priest this week, was chosen chaplaln-in-chief. SUTTON BECOMES AIRMAN lrmy Lieutenant From Portland Qualifies in Scries or Tests. V S A N DIEGO. May 15. (Special.) Lieutenant Rcdondo B'. Sutton, U. S. A-, of Portland, today completed the last of the tests for the grade of junior military aviator. The tests consisted of several cross-country and other flights. In completing the tests today Lieutenant Sutton spiraled to a height of 500 feet without getting his biplane out of a rectangular space of 900 feet on a side, which is considered an ex ceedingly difficult feat. Lieutenant Sutton yesterday made four . cross country flights, one of which, to Long Beach, 90 miles north, he made in two hours, rising from the aerodrome at North Island at 9:35 and reaching the landing station at Long Beach at 11:35. His new rank will give him an . in crease in pay of 35 per cent. CONTRABAND CARGO SAILS American Stokers Refuse to Make Voyage on British Vessel. PHILADELPHIA. May 15. Before sailing today for Liverpool the British steamer Michigan, under charter of the American Line, filed a bond la the United States DUtrlct Court for ap pearance In defense of an action brought by two young American stokers who refused to sail on the vessel because it was going into the war zone, thus endangering their lives. The stokers are Arthur W. Palmer, of American Falls, Idaho, and James G. Winter, of Unity, Wis. In their petition to the court the stokers said they did not desire to sail Into the war zone on a ship carrying contraband. The Michigan has in her cargo motor trucks for military use. PRESIDENT SAILS SLOWLY Voyage Kront "Washington to "cv York Proceeds at Jjcisurcly Pace. NEW YORK, May 15. President Wil son, on board the naval yacht May flower, was progressing slowly toward New York tonight on his trip from Washington. Secretary Daniels, of the Navy, reached hero late today Trom the capital, immediately boarded the Gov ernment yacht Dolphin, and got in touch by wireless with the Mayflower, which he found had nothing but steady, if slow, progress to report. No further word came tonight from the yacht, and this was taken to mean that the Executive and his party were pursuing their voyage northward with out unusual incident. REYNOLDS GIVES MARS CENTER OF STAGE ' ' II XHli vi-iFr- 5S ?-V V.-'thm j s o CON'1' sr - "aw m mm " TO SHf IN CABINET Decision Has Quieting Effect in Rome. CROWDS RETURN TO HOMES Announcement Is Preceded by Turbulent Scenes. MILANESE GROW VIOLENT Count ol Turin, Cousin ot King Vic tor Emanuel, Hissed as" Ho Leaves Royal Palace Cries for Republic Are Raised. ROME, via Paris, May 15. Antonio Salandra, has consented to retain the premiership. As the news spread that Slgnor Sal andra would remain In power a sudden change came over the people. As If obeying some secret sign the populace calmed down and all the troops were withdrawn. , The Infuriated mobs of' yesterday seemed to disappear and peaceful crowds tonight passed the Austrian em bassy without even noticing the resi dence of the representative of Emperor Francis Joseph. Mhoailon Serloua at Milan. Tho situation in Italy has become still more serious, owing to the general strike which has been proclaimed in Milan as a protest against the course of political events In Italy. The mill tary authorities have centered here troops from neighboring garrisons and have sufficient forces to check any serious movement. The Royal Palace, the Prefecture and the German and Austrian Consulates are strongly guarded by troops. Much apprehension is felt by the au thorities concerning the approaching funeral of a workman named Gadda, a youth of 17 years, who died from wounds sustained in a riot. Early Outbreaks Violent. Preceding the quieting announcement of Premier Salandra's decision there was a night of rioting. One of the most violent outbreaks waa an attempt of the crowds to approach the Austrian embassy. A member of the staff of the Nationalist newspaper; Idea Na zionale, hurled his cane through a win dow of the embassy. He was arrested. At a meeting In Borughese square 20 speakers, most of them deputies. made addresses in favor of war. A resolution was passed to the effect that the people of Rome believed the coun try to be in danger and would prevent with all means at their disposal "the sacrifice of national honor." SO,000 Assemble In Milan. When the people In Milan heard that the Salandra Cabinet insisted on re signing, a gathering of 50,000 men and women protested with great violence There were cries of "Down with the Parliamentary Camorra!" "Death to Emperor William!" "Death to Giolittll" "Death to Emperor Francis Joseph!" "Hurrah for the war!" "Hurrah for the revolution!" "Down with all traitors!" Leaflets were distributed on the streets bearing the words "Death to Glolittl." King's C'onsln Hissed. The Count of Turin,' a cousin of Kin Victor Emmanuel, left the royal palace on foot. He was recognized and hissed, and a threatening mob sur rounded him, crying "Down with the monarchy!" "Long live the republic!" Gabriel D'AnnunzIo. addressing a crowd today, said: "I declare on my honor that the triple alliance was denounced by Italy May 4." i. n puj , i unn. ... .i.m wi. Al A i J n R A INDEX OF TODAFS NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature. 63 degrees; minimum, 41 degrees. TODAY'S Probably fair; fvlnds mostly northerly. War. Battle contfn ues, but indecisive, on western tront. Section 1. page 5. Real origin of war found in treaty of Ber lin, made in IS7S. Section 1, page i. Fore ism. Rebel rise in Portugal: President mlssine: rebellion reported now under control. Section 1, page 1. Salandra agrees to remain in Italian -eM- net: announcement calms Rome. Section 1, page 1. National. 1 Commerce Commission derides railroad must divorce their lake steamehip lines. Section 2. page 16. Situation of erman Amhawador in Wash ington becomes difficult. Section 1, pas a .1. President Wilson solves l.usitanla- problem alone. Section 1, psge 2. Navy is ready for war. declares Secretary Daniels. Section 1, pas . Domestic. Elwood Mead paid to be fr-ess of irronm- in for head of reclamation service, sec tion 1, pace 6. Orepon buildlnp is made leafy bower. Sec tion 1. page ft. Pretty actress saved from t.usltania dls- atr tella of Mr, Frohman's last words. Section 1. page T. Spanish-American War Veterans say Vnited States is "honeycombed wlttt spjes." sec tion 1. page 1. Sport . Oregon defa ts Washington on track, 86 to 44. Section 2. page 1. Columbia surprises fans by m-lnnlng' tnter- scholastlc track meet. Section 2, pase l. Aggies win Western division title by whip ping m ashington 14 to -. section page 5. Judge McCrodie says Sam Brnryin's days with Spokane are now numoerea. sec tion 2, page 1. Twa ramcs In City league are scheduled for today. Section 2, page 3. Tale beats Harvard In dual tracV meet. which is protested. Section 2. page 2. Rowing Hub will make first mixed ,trtp May 30 and 31. Section 2. page 4. Mayor Albee to be starter of The Orcgonlan roller skate race June 10. section page 4. Oregon expects to win meet with O. A. C. Section -. pnge 5. Decannler really larts league pitchers In being: responsible for fewest runs. Sec tion 2, page 2. Aggies expect to Tose to Eugene, but have hopes for Conference meet. section 'J. page 3. Five matches played In Directors' Club tourney at Portland Golf Club. Sectlou 2, page 4. Constance Meyer. Winged M entry for swim ming contests at Kxpositlon. In excellent condition. Section 2, page 2. Pacific Coast League results: Portland 1. Oakland S; San Francisco , Venice 4; Los Angeles 13, Salt Lake 12. Section 2, page 1. Pacific ln'orih treat. Eugenes pageant remarkable spectacle In which thousands of I -an County folk take part. Section 1 .page 8. Roseburg strawberry festival opens Friday. Section 1, page 9. Approximately 263 new laws become effect ive this week. Section 1. page 6. Eugene. Bible University 111 bestow de grees on 12. Section 1. page 10. Jersey herd sold at Rresham being priced as higli as $425. Section 1, page BV'R. Gooding- mentioned among candidates for Governor of Idaho. Section 1, page 9. Ccmmwclal and Marine. Northwest faces serious shortage of grain bags. Section 2. page 1 5. Chicago wheat weakened by more favorable - crop reports from Kansas. Section 2, page 15. Stock market rallies from weakness of pre ceding session. Section 2, page IS. American-Hawaiian agents called to fan Francisco for . conference. Section 2, page Dock No. 2 dedicated with appropriate cere monies. Section 2. page 10. Automobiles and Beads, Automobile Club board of directors reduce initiation fee. Section 4, page 5. Portland Overland Agency is biggest in world. Section 4, page 7. Twenty-one- Washington counties undertake construction of miles of road to cost $741,488. Section 4, page 8. Forty racers to be In Indianapolis speed competition. Section 4 page 8. Real Estate said Building. Week's realty deals Include $73,000 trade. Section 4, page 10. rortla-nd ana Vicinity. Mothers Congress closes with resolutions supporting president Wilson. Section 1, page 1. Mrs, M. K. Evans, mother of general, art patron ana worker lor women, dies, sec tion 2, page S. Mr. Daly's engineers, in arguing for water meters, admit they erred in laying out system. Section 1 page 16. Mr. A Ibee disdains to reply to Mr. Daly's tirade. Section 1, pago 15. Social workers confer at Reed College this week. Section 1, page 14. Idols of Fairyland delight kiddies at lletlig, Section 1. page 14. Indian chief, 103, Is awed by trip through out city. Section 1, page 14. Rose Show will be held in new Meier & t Frank building. Section 1, pago la. Mrs. Spoert gains on Miss Baker in race for Festival queen. Section 1, page 13. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lair Hill celebrate golden wedding anniversary in California. Sec tion 1. page 12. Nine pi ensures now are on ballo for June election. Section 1, page 12. D. P. Nason chosen musical director at Oaks Amusement Park. Section 1, page 11. AND MARTIAL AFFAIRS wifuwKUL .-m.nm.m V) M 1 10.2 REBEL SHIP FIRES SHOT INTO LISBON President Arriaga Re ported Missing. EX-PREMIER IS ASSASSINATED Uprising Reported Under Con trol, After Much Fighting. HEAVY DAMAGE IS DONE Ilcvolutionlsts Declare Desire to 'HeMore Real Republic" Trou ble Spreads to Other Sec- lions of Country. LONDON, May IS. Reports of a seri ous uprising In Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, were received today. Accord ing to- advices from Madrid, a rebel naval squadron bombarded the city from the River Tague. A wireless dispatch from LItbon re ceived by the Fabre. Agency at Madrid at 11:40 tonight, says, however, that the insurrection has been crushed, with severe righting. The President of Portugal, Manuel de Arriaga, is reported to have disap peared. Ei-Premler Reported Main. A dispatch from Madrid to Keuter's Telegram Company, cays it is reported there that Dr. Affonso Costa, ex-Pre mier of Portugal, has been assassinated In Lisbon. It is officially reported that the bom bardment of Lisbon by the mutinous warships resulted in great damage. many persons being killed. No more trains are arriving at Al can Lara, the last Spanish station near the Portuguese frontier. Even officials of the railroad line running from Por tugal to Spain find it impossible to set news, telephonic communication bein entirely Interrupted. "Real Republic" Demantfe. A Reuter dispatch from LlnboAsays the revolutionary committee has issued a proclamation declaring that the ob ject of the movement la to restore a real republic. They desire a national government, and therefore will hoist no party flag. They counsel the people not to indulge In reprisals, but to trust the national government, which "will act vigorously but generously towards the vanquished." Lr. Costa, whose assassination la re ported, was a leader ot the Democratic party In Portugal. In addition to hav ing been Premier he had served also as Minister of Finance and Minister ot Justice. He was the author of the law providing for the separation or church and state and other anti-clerical mea sures. He had been described as an uncompromising advocate of armed rev olutlon, and several times he has been sent into exile. He was Imprisoned as a ringleader of the abortive revolution in January of 1908. v Several attempts have been made on the life of Dr. Costa. (oniDianorr of Cruiser Murdered. The murder of the commander of the Portuguese cruiser Vasco da Gama also Is reported. Information concerning the revolt has reached the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. Rebellion Is said to have broken out at Ciombra, Oporto, Lisbon and Santarcm. Fugitives reaching Badajose describe the situation as extremely menacing. Telegraph and telephone communica tion has been severed and the troops appear to be powerless to control the people. The Fabe News Agency, from whose agent the dispatch comes, gives it out under reserve, but" at the same time (Concluded on Page S, Column 2.) GET MAJOR CONSIDERATION IN RESUME OF talys iaaz nrs yotv Saturday's War Moves WITH the outbreak of a revolution in Portugal, which, according to dispatches from Madrid, is supported by the navy, Spain, Switzerland, Hol land and the Scandinavian countries are the only states In Europe which are not either engaged in war or have domestic troubles to occupy their at tention. little news has yet coine through from Lisbon, but it is reported in Lon don that the navy has bombarded the capital, held by the army, which re mains loyal to the President. Manuci de Arriaga. It is not known whether the Insurrection was started by the royalists, but members of that party resident In London disclaim all knowl edge of it. Greece, Bulgaria and Rumania, where there are pro-war and anti-war par- tics, are waiting for the final decision of Italy as to whether she will Join the allies a decision which has been delayed by the resignation of Premier balandra, who, however, is reported from Rome to be back In office. The prediction is made that Salandra will form a new government with the sup port of the leaders of the stronger par ties in the Chamber. . Among the belligerents Interest wa vers between the battles in Gallcla. Flander3 and Pas de Calais and the op erations lu the Dardanelles, from which Important news Is daily expected. So far as Gallcia is concerned, the Austro-German rush seems to have ex hausted itself when the river San was reached and all the towns on the west bank of that river, including Jaroslau fell into their hands. This compelled the Russians to fall bark In Southern Poland, so that their line now runs from, riock. on the lower Vistula, southeastward to Przcmysl, thence south and east through Kastern Gali cia and Bukowlna to the Roumanian border. At the Utter end of this line the Russians are still pursuing; their of fensive and have driven tho Austrians back In disorder for some 20 miles, but they themselves are being forced out of the Carpathian Mountains and are in danger of losing Przemysl, as tho Aus trlans and Germans are to the north and south of that city. The British appear to have resisted successfully all German attacks on Ypres. while the Belgians have con tlnued their attacks from the sea to Dlxmude and the French have made further headway north of Arras. It would appear from tho French offtcla sV tement Issued yesterdav that th' offensive in this part of Pas de Calais was not Intended as the beginning of the big general movement, but was merely an operation, which has been successful, to rectify their front. In which Carcncy formed a threatening salient. They had most formidable positions to overcome but after a terriric bom bardment they were successful. They are carrying out an offensive In the Woevre and have made further prog ress In some sections, while In others the Germans say they have secured the advantage. GERMAN PLEDGES LOYALTY l'ornvrr Soldier Sajs TIioms In Amer ica Will Sustain President. SIOCX. CITT. la.. May 13. Rudolph Bcercnd. member of tho City Council president of the National Organization of Former Members of the Germany Army, declared today tliat in case of war between the United States and Germany. German-Americans would ba found standing solidly behind the 1'resl dent and fighting against the Father land. "There can be no question as to the attitude of the German-Americans.' said Mr. Beerend. "The Germans would organize in their own ranks regiments to defend this country, should the need arise, and would be fighting for till country Jurt as was the case when Ger mans organized their own troops tlur lng the Civil "War. . "The Germans of this country give President "Wilson credit for meeting trying situation fairly, for doing hi utmost to preserve neutrality, and right or wrong, in case of war, would be with him to a man." MOTHERS PLEDGE WILSON SUPPORT Congress Backs Presi dent in Crisis. CONFERENCE ENDS WITH TRIP Resolutions on President Meet With Hearty Applause. MILITARISM IS DECRIED Work of Anti-Cijraretlo League, Travelers' Aid, IJS Rrothrrlinod and Sisterhood Moi eineiits Indorsed by Itorly. ahvillk (,i;ts COKVn. TIOV. Nashville. Tcnn.. was chosen the scat of the 191"5 convention of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Ah-sor-latton.i, at Hie meeting of the hoard of managers last nlsht at Hotel Benson. Invitations had been received from Chicago, St. Iouls and New York City, but there was no real competition. Nashville being fa vored from the Mart, for 131. The date will be chosen later. Mrs. Frederic: Schoff. president of the congress, said the choice of a Southern city for the next ""t""B ouu enanic the mem- bers to spread Interest In their J work In the South, where now it is far behind that of the North- J ern states. $ MY EDITH KNKJIIT HOLMES. The closing sesFlon of the 10th an nual convention of tle National Con gress or Mothers and Parent-Teachers was held yesterday morning In the Public Library. The resolutions com mlttce'a report, the reading of Invita tions for the 1U convention, tha adop tion of a few minor changes in tha constitution, the presentation of tha banner for highest attendance to tha Tacoma delegation, a few reports, a little discussion, and tbo general body adjourned at noon. Promptly ut 1 o'clock the officers and delegates assembled again In front of the Library building, where 20 auto mobiles were lined up ready to take them for a drive out the beautiful scenic Columbia River Highway. The outing waa In charge of the Chamber of Commerce. The excursion wua well handled and entertainment for the guests was ar ranged at the Portland Automobile Club, where a slop was made. llu-lnr.. rrl.riple. tr,.. 'You have got to como down to business principles and business on a. business basis." Tills was tha com ment offered by Mrs. AV. 1". Thachor, treasurer, who told of the unsyste matic methods used by many women in sending In dues and reports. Mrs. C. C. Noble, of Ixs Angelas, made practically the same suggestion In speaking of the work of the mem bership committee. The credentials committee reported that 1S2 accredited delegates had been in attendance. Tacoma's delegation, numbering 24, was the largest outside of the 109 mlle radius and. In recognition of thair enterprise. Mrs. Arlstcne 1'elLi present ed them with a hattdsomc blue and gold banner from the Oregon Congre.-s of Mothers. Seattle Second fa dumber. Seattle ra me next in number-, and t.'on-luled on l'as 1 -. Column A.) WEEK'S NEWS.